DRDO Scholarship

◆ About Scholarship:-
DRDO has launched “DRDO Scholarship Scheme for Girls“ through Aeronautics Research and Development Board DRDO HQ. Aeronautics Research and Development Board has been mandated to nurture quality aeronautics human power in the country since inception in 1971. This scholarship scheme would attract such women power from various institutes through a transparent process with an objective to tap the talent of bright students across the country.

◆ Deadline: 31 MARCH 2022

◆ Scholarship amount: –
1) For Graduate level Rs 1,20,000/- per year.
2) For Postgraduate level Rs 1,86,000/- per year.

◆ Eligible Courses:-
ME/ M.Tech/ MSc (Engineering)
B.E/ B.Tech/ B. Sc (Engineering)

1) Aerospace Engineering
2) Aeronautical Engineering
3) Space & Rocketry Engineering
4) Avionics Engineering
5) Aircraft Engineering

◆ Eligibility Criteria:-
For Undergraduate Scholarship:
1) Candidate must be an Indian National.
2) Candidate should have got admission in the 1 st year of current academic year (2021-22) to the relevant B.E./ B. Tech./B.Sc Engg. course.
3) Candidate should have cleared JEE (Main).
4) Candidate should have a valid JEE(Main) score

● Postgraduate Scholarship:
1) Candidate must be an Indian National.
2) Candidate should have secured admission in the 1st year of the current academic year (2021-22) to the relevant ME/M.TECH / M.Sc Engg course.
3) Candidate must have scored minimum 60% marks in the qualifying exam (graduation level: BE/B Tech/B Engg. or equivalent) for getting admission to the subject course as per the guidelines set by AICTE/MHRD. In cases where the conversion formula is not obtainable, CGPA/CPI of 6.75 (for a 10 point scale) will be taken as equivalent to 60%, as per AICTE guidelines.
4) Candidate should have a valid GATE (General Aptitude Test in Engineering) score

◆ Important Notices: –
1) DRDO Scholarship Scheme exclusively for Girls in Aerospace Engg / Aeronautical Engg / Space Engg & Rocketry / Avionics / Aircraft Engg

2) Only Indian Female Nationals can apply for Scholarship.

3) Applicants are not required to send print out of application form by post.

◆ Link for Online Application:-
https://rac.gov.in/cgibin/2022/advt_ardb03/

◆ Contact Information :-
Email-
pro.recruitment@gov.in
ardb.hqr@gov.in